Google Maps lets you look at almost anywhere around the world. But there are a few big exceptions. Here are the places you can't look at on Google Maps

You can look at almost any location on Google Maps. Almost. Here are the spots you're NOT allowed to see

Google Maps will help you navigate on the roads (Image: GETTY)

What is Google Earth?

Google Earth is for the explorers who are looking to find out what a place really looks like before travelling there.

Earth offers a high-resolution 3D rendering of the satellite data from Google Maps, letting you roam around pretty much anywhere in the world and see exactly what an area looks like.

While not specifically designed to help you navigate anywhere, it can be useful to help you find out local landmarks before you arrive, giving you an idea of what to expect.

It doesn’t necessarily even have to be about navigation, Google Earth gives a great view of most of the Earth, so if you are curious about what a particular town or city looks like, you can zoom right in.

But many worry that your house’ security could be under threat from Google Earth - but is that really the case?

Google Earth gives you an on-the-ground view at what a place looks like (Image: GETTY)

How is Google Maps and Google Earth different? (Image: GETTY)

Can people zoom in on your home on Google Earth?

Google Earth gives you a good idea of what an area looks like if you were actually stood in that location.

You can zoom right into an area and look around as if you were there in person.

Many people use it to zoom in on their own home, but is there a danger other people can look at your house?

The short answer is yes, people can zoom in and look at your house if they know your address.

The Earth app lets you stand on the street and look at anything that has been pictured.